FRAMES FOR GEOMETRIC SOLIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
Systems and methods that can be used to improve or treat a fluid (e.g., water) that can be subsequently fed to a living system (e.g., plant) to increase its vitality. Contemplated systems comprise a frame that holds crystals. The frame comprises outer arms and inner arms that hold crystals in a specific orientation. For example, the outer arms and the inner arms can form a tetrahelix that thereby hold the crystals in a tetrahelical orientation across the length of the frame. Contemplated systems can be installed in new or existing water systems to thereby improve or treat the water before it is subsequently fed to a living system (e.g., plant).
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/747,586, filed Oct. 18, 2019. All extrinsic materials identified herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe field of the invention is frames, especially frames for geometric solids used to improve a substance (e.g., water) that can be subsequently fed to living systems to improve their vitality.
BACKGROUNDThe background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
These and all other extrinsic materials discussed herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
Geometric solids (e.g., gems, crystals, etc.) are often mounted on a frame to form an ornamental or wearable item. For example, Fullin (French Patent App. Pub. No. FR 2618311) discloses a modular pendant for earrings having two elements with triangular profiles that couple to one another in a few different configurations via a housing and an apparent snap-fit connection between the housing and the two elements. Others have contemplated frames for geometric solids that can be used for other purposes. For example, Haramein (U.S. Pat. No. 9,466,228) discloses modular frames for geometric solids that can be used as an educational tool to demonstrate or investigate effects of a geometric solid in an environment.
Although frames for geometric solids have been disclosed, there is still a need in the art for improved frames for geometric solids.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe inventive subject matter provides apparatus, systems, and methods in which a system can be used to improve a fluid (e.g., water) that can be subsequently be fed to living systems (e.g., plants) to increase their vitality. One contemplated system comprises a frame, a first crystal and a second crystal. The frame comprises outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms. The first and second crystals each comprise a first face. When placed within the frame, at least one of the outer arms and at least one of the inner arms extend over (i) a portion of the first crystal and (ii) a portion of the second crystal to thereby orient the first crystal with respect to the second crystal such that the first face of the first crystal contacts the first face of the second crystal. It should be appreciated that fluid (e.g., water) that passes through the system is improved for use by living systems (e.g., plants) to increase their vitality.
It is contemplated that the outer arms and the inner arms can collectively form a tetrahelix that retains the crystals in a tetrahelical orientation. One or more of the crystals can be a quartz crystal. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more of the crystals can be a tetrahedral shape. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that the system can be installed in new or existing water systems to thereby modify the water to provide enhanced benefits.
In another aspect, a method of treating water to produce treated water is contemplated. The method comprises feeding the water to a water treatment system having (i) a frame having outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms and (ii) crystals disposed within the frame in an amount sufficient to cause the water to spin as it flows across the water treatment system thereby producing the treated water.
In yet another aspect, a method of improving a living system with treated water is contemplated. The method comprises feeding water in a water treatment system having (i) a frame comprising outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms and (ii) crystals disposed within the frame to thereby produce treated water. The method further comprises feeding the treated water to the living system to thereby improve the living system. It is contemplated that the living system is a plant, and one or more of growth density, growth rate, seed viability, pathogen resistance, and phytonutrient concentration of the plant is improved.
Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
The following discussion provides example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus, if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.
As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
Also, as used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term “coupled to” is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are used synonymously. Moreover, and unless the context dictates the contrary, all ranges set forth herein should be interpreted as being inclusive of their endpoints and open-ended ranges should be interpreted to include only commercially practical values. Similarly, all lists of values should be considered as inclusive of intermediate values unless the context indicates the contrary.
The inventors have discovered that the vitality of living systems (e.g., plants) can be improved by feeding a fluid or substance (e.g., water) that has been treated with a system comprising a frame and at least one crystal to the living system. Additionally, or alternatively, the vitality of living systems can be improved by feeding a fluid or substance that is treated by indirect exposure to the system comprising the frame and at least one crystal (i.e., the fluid or substance does not directly contact the system). For example, the system can be located in a position where it does not directly contact the fluid or substance and is within 10 centimeters of (i) the fluid or substance or (ii) a container that contains the fluid or substance (e.g., a water pipe or vessel, or a water tank). In another example, the system can be located in a position where it does not directly contact the fluid or substance and is within 1 centimeter of (i) the fluid or substance or (ii) a container that contains the fluid or substance (e.g., a water pipe or vessel, or a water tank). When the system does not directly contact the fluid or substance, it is contemplated that the distance between substance or fluid and the system can vary depending on the number of crystals used, such that the system can be placed at a further distance if 15-30 crystals are used, but shorter distances if 1-15 crystals are used.
System 100 can be installed in new or existing water systems to treat water via contact between the water and system 100. For example, system 100 can be fixed in a pipe and/or tank of a water system, such that water contacts the system before exiting the system or housing containing the system. It is contemplated that system 100 can remain within new or existing water systems, or in other fluid systems, for several years without maintenance. Maintenance of system 100 may be required if crystals 105 are physically damaged, violently shocked, or are overheated. For example, crystals 105 can be damaged if (i) over 10 g of sudden force is applied to a crystal, (ii) very high electromagnetic fields resonate with the crystal for exposure to temperatures above approximately 200° C., or (iii) the crystal is exposed to near or above the α-quartz to β-quartz transformation temperature of 573° C. It is contemplated that system 100 as a whole or a component of system 100 (e.g., frame 103, an outer arm 107, an inner arm 109, and/or a crystal 105) can be removed and replaced as needed.
As shown in
Inner arms 109 typically extend between two of outer arms 107. For example, a first inner arm 113 and a second inner arm 115 can extend between a first outer arm 119 and a second outer arm 117 as shown in
Crystals 105 are retained within frame 103 by outer arms 107 and inner arms 109 that extend over portions of each of the crystals. For example, at least one of the outer arms 107 and at least one of the inner arms 109 can extend over a portion of a first crystal and a portion of a second crystal to thereby orient the first crystal with respect to the second crystal in a tetrahelical orientation.
As discussed above, it is contemplated that the outer arms 107 and inner arms 109 form a tetrahelix, which thereby orients crystals 105 in a tetrahelical orientation. Without being bound to any theory, it is theorized that mimicking the spiral vortex of DNA, as frame 103 does, when placed within running water, will have superior exposure of the crystal's field of operation over a linear orientation of the frame. In addition, a spiral vortex flow created by the tetrahelix design of frame 103 further improves the effect on water.
Frame 103 can hold between 1 and 10 crystals. However, it should be appreciated that a higher or lower number of outer arms and/or inner arms can be manufactured to produce a frame that can accommodate a higher or lower number of crystals. For example, in one embodiment, the frame can be approximately 120 mm in length and 28 mm in height to accommodate 10 crystals. It should be appreciated that contemplated frames can hold from 1 to 144 crystals in a specific geometric form (e.g., tetrahelical, linear, circular, etc.). The frame can be a metal, a ceramic, or a rigid or semi-rigid polymer. For example, the frame can be a titanium alloy (e.g., Ti-6A1-4V) or a stainless steel alloy (e.g., stainless steel 316L).
Crystals 105 can be quartz crystals having a tetrahedral shape. For example, crystals 105 can have a modified tetrahedral shape having four triangular faces joined at four truncated vertices and six chamfered edges. Suitable crystals are discussed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,745,669, 9,435,054, 9,834,862, and 10,094,046, which are hereby incorporated by reference. It is contemplated that crystals can be a synthetic form of naturally occurring crystal types, such as quartz, ruby, and diamond.
Crystals 105 can be exposed to an electromagnetic field produced by a generator prior to being installed in the frame. Suitable generators are discussed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,073,094, 8,130,893, 8,933,595, 9,497,844, and 9,949,355, which are hereby incorporated by reference. It is contemplated that the electromagnetic field is sufficient to thereby cause oscillation of the piezoelectric (electromechanical) axis of crystals 105. For example, crystals 105 can be exposed to a circularly modulated electromagnetic field for a total of two hours.
As described above, outer arms 107 could be removably coupled with inner arms 109.
The crystal orientation of crystals 105 can be better viewed in
It is contemplated that one or more systems having a frame and crystals can be disposed within a pipe where 1 to 32 crystals can be disposed within the pipe. The crystals can be retained by the frames of the one or more systems to form various arrays, such as tetrahelical, linear, spiral, phi ratio/Fibonacci spiral or other array forms. For example,
System 401 can be installed in new or existing water systems to treat water via contact between the water and system 401.
Housing 400 can be assembled or disassembled to remove system 401 by removing fasteners 451 from fastener caps 461 to separate first end cap 443 and second end cap 445. It is contemplated that frame 403 can be separated into frame components. For example, frame 403 can be separated into a first frame component 453, a second frame component 455, and a third frame component 457 that removable couple with one another. Each of first frame component 453, second frame component 455, and third frame component 457 comprises at least one of inner arms 409. It is contemplated that first frame component 453, second frame component 455, and third frame component 457 removably couple one another using magnets or mechanical couplings (e.g., male-female connectors, screw connectors, etc.).
Additionally, or alternatively, at least one of first frame component 453, second frame component 455, and third frame component 457 can comprise a first portion of one of outer arms 407, and at least one of first frame component 453, second frame component 455, and third frame component 457 can comprise a second portion of one of outer arms 407, such that one of outer arms 407 is formed when the first portion and second portions are combined. For example, at least one of outer arms 407 can be formed when first frame component 435 is coupled to second frame component 455.
Although the systems are described as being in direct contact with a fluid (e.g., water), it is contemplated that such systems can provide the same or similar benefits described herein when placed within a pre-determined distance from the fluid or substance. Additionally, or alternatively, a system can be placed in a tank that contains a fluid or substance and left within the tank or removed after the tank at a pre-determined time, and thereby provide the benefits described herein.
Furthermore, although crystals are described above, it is contemplated that other geometric solids can be housed in the assembly. For example, contemplated systems can comprise a frame and a gem that is retained by the frame.
It should be appreciated that a method of increasing one or more of a growth density, growth rate, seed viability, pathogen resistance, and phytonutrient concentration of a plant is contemplated. The method comprises steps of (i) contacting a substance (e.g., water, plant supplement, etc.) with a system comprising crystals retained by a frame to thereby produce an improved or treated substance, and (ii) feeding the improved or treated substance to the plant in an amount sufficient to increase one or more of a growth density, growth rate, seed viability, pathogen resistance, and phytonutrient concentration of a plant. It should be appreciated that contemplated systems include those described herein.
Additionally, or alternatively, a method of treating water to produce treated water is contemplated. Water is fed to a water treatment system comprising (i) a frame having outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms and (ii) crystals disposed within the frame in an amount sufficient to cause the water to spin as it flows across the water treatment system thereby producing the treated water. It is contemplated that the water treatment system is identical to the various systems described herein (e.g., system 100, system 401, etc.) with or without a housing (e.g., housing 400). Preferably, prior to feeding the water to the water treatment system, the crystals are exposed to electromagnetic field in an amount sufficient to thereby cause oscillation of the piezoelectric axis of the crystals.
Additionally, or alternatively, a method of improving a living system with treated water is contemplated. Water is fed to a water treatment system comprising (i) a frame having outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms and (ii) crystals disposed within the frame to thereby produce treated water. The treated water is fed to the living system to thereby improve the living system.
It is contemplated that the water treatment system is identical to the various systems described herein (e.g., system 100, system 401, etc.) with or without a housing (e.g., housing 400). Furthermore, prior to feeding the water to the water treatment system, the crystals can be exposed to electromagnetic field in an amount sufficient to thereby cause oscillation of the piezoelectric axis of the crystals. It is contemplated that the living system is a plant, and one or more of growth density, growth rate, seed viability, pathogen resistance, and phytonutrient concentration of the plant is improved.
Experimental Data
The following experimental data is provided to illustrate various aspects of the subject matter presented herein. Results of testing with ARK® crystals on parameters related to biological vitality demonstrate specific increases in growth density, growth rate, seed viability, pathogen resistance, and phytonutrient concentration when test plants are grown with exposure to ARK® crystals. Testing indicates that effects of ARK® crystals can be conveyed via water that has been exposed to or incubated with the crystals.
The precision designed ARK® crystals were provided by ARK Crystal LLC, and were utilized for testing and scientific characterization of their effects on water and plant growth. An electromagnetic-resonance generator designed by Torus Tech LLC—the Harmonic Flux Resonator (“HFR”)—was utilized in treating the quartz crystals with a uniquely circularly modulated EM field, causing oscillation of the piezoelectric (electromechanical) axis of the ARK® crystals. The ARK® crystals were exposed to the circularly modulated EM field of the HFR for a total of 2 hours, and then removed. After which, the crystals were ready for testing as EM modulated ARK®. As part of the evaluation of this study, quartz crystals exposed to this uniquely patterned EM field are considered to have increased constitutive EM field interaction after treatment.
The EM modulated ARK® crystals are affixed in a retainer orienting them in a tetrahelix. The retainer is placed inside of a water-tight container in which water is precisely passed over the tetrahelical fixture containing the ARK® crystals. The water passes through the fixture and is immediately distributed to plant test groups. Plants of the species Raphanus raphanistrum—commonly known as radish—were given water exposed to ARK® crystals. Experimental test groups containing ARK® crystals demonstrated statistically significant improvements in key parameters related to growth, vitality, resiliency to adverse conditions—including increased pathogen resistance—and greater fecundity, as compared to controls.
Greater vitality and growth rate was observed in test groups treated with ARK® crystals. In a single-pass experiment, where water does not have prolonged intervals of exposure to the ARK® crystals, but instead passes over the ARK® crystals one time (single-pass) through the tetrahelix ARK® fixture at a flow-rate of 4.0×10−4 m3/s and is immediately distributed to test groups—in the control, water is not passed over any stationary ARK® crystals as shown
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Greater phytonutrient content, water utilization, and increased photosynthesis rates were observed in ARK® treated samples using spectrophotometric analysis shown in
In addition to observing increased seed germination and overall growth rates after germination, quatitiation of fruit and seed production demonstrates statistically significant increases of several key parameters in ARK® treated test groups. Increased number of fruiting bodies, as well as increased weight, volume, and symmetry were observed in ARK® treated test groups of Raphanus raphanistrum shown in
Test groups similarly treated with ARK® crystals showed significant increase in seed production shown in
Thus, the results demonstrate statistically significant improvements in all key parameters in test groups treated with water exposed to ARK® crystals, as compared to controls. These results suggest that the ARK® crystals have a significant beneficial affect on water and the biological system. The results indicate that ARK® crystals may have beneficial effects that extend beyond plants alone and may potentially benefit other living organisms as well, given the indication that the beneficial effects seem to be mediated in part by water—which comprises all living systems.
It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the disclosure. Moreover, in interpreting the disclosure all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to the elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps can be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.
Claims
1. A system, comprising:
- a frame comprising outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms;
- a first crystal having a first face;
- a second crystal having a first face; and
- wherein, when the first and second crystals are disposed within the frame, at least one of the outer arms and at least one of the inner arms extend over (i) a portion of the first crystal and (ii) a portion of the second crystal to thereby orient the first crystal with respect to the second crystal such that the first face of the first crystal contacts the first face of the second crystal.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the outer arms comprise a first outer arm, a second outer arm, and a third outer arm that collectively wind about the major axis of the frame.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the first, second, and third outer arms and the inner arms collectively form a tetrahelix.
4. The system of claim 2, wherein the inner arms comprise a first inner arm and a second inner arm, and further wherein the first inner arm extends between the first outer arm and the second outer arm, and the second inner arm extends between the second outer arm and the third outer arm.
5. The system of claim 2, wherein the inner arms comprise a first inner arm and a second inner arm that both extend between the first outer arm and the second outer arm, and further wherein the frame comprises an opening having an outer boundary defined by the first inner arm, the second inner arm, and the first outer arm.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein the first crystal comprises a second face, and wherein a portion of the second face is disposed adjacent the opening when the first crystal is disposed within the frame.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the first crystal and the second crystal is a quartz crystal.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the first crystal and the second crystal is a tetrahedral shape.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein one or more of the first crystal and the second crystal has a modified tetrahedral shape having four triangular faces joined at four truncated vertices and six chamfered edges.
10. The system of claim 1, further comprising a third crystal having a first face, and wherein, when the first, second, and third crystals are disposed within the frame, at least one of the outer arms and at least one of the inner arms extend over (i) the portion of the first crystal and (ii) the portion of the second crystal, and (iii) a portion of the third crystal to thereby orient the first crystal with respect to the second crystal and the second crystal with respect to the third crystal such that the first face of the first crystal contacts the first face of the second crystal and the first face of the third crystal contacts a second face of the second crystal.
11. A system, comprising:
- a frame comprising outer arms that collectively wind about a major axis of the frame, and inner arms that extend within the outer arms;
- a first crystal having a first face;
- a second crystal having a first face;
- wherein a first set of inner arms and outer arms defines a first area;
- wherein a second set of inner arms and outer arms defines a second area; and
- wherein the first face of the first crystal is positioned to contact the first face of the second crystal when the first crystal is disposed in the first area and the second crystal is disposed in the second area.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the outer arms comprise a first outer arm, a second outer arm, and a third outer arm that collectively wind about the major axis of the frame.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein the first, second, and third outer arms and the inner arms collectively form a tetrahelix.
14. The system of claim 12, wherein the inner arms comprise a first inner arm and a second inner arm, and further wherein the first inner arm extends between the first outer arm and the second outer arm, and the second inner arm extends between the second outer arm and the third outer arm.
15. The system of claim 12, wherein the inner arms comprise a first inner arm and a second inner arm that both extend between the first outer arm and the second outer arm, and further wherein the frame comprises an opening having an outer boundary defined by the first inner arm, the second inner arm, and the first outer arm.
16. The system of claim 15, wherein the first crystal comprises a second face, and wherein a portion of the second face is disposed adjacent the opening when the first crystal is disposed within the frame.
17. The system of claim 11, wherein one or more of the first crystal and the second crystal is a quartz crystal.
18. The system of claim 11, wherein one or more of the first crystal and the second crystal is a tetrahedral shape.
19. The system of claim 18, wherein one or more of the first crystal and the second crystal has a modified tetrahedral shape having four triangular faces joined at four truncated vertices and six chamfered edges.
20. The system of claim 1, further comprising a third crystal having a first face, and wherein a third set of inner arms and outer arms defines a third area, and further wherein the first face of the third crystal is positioned to contact a second face of the second crystal when the second crystal is disposed in the second area and the third crystal is disposed in the third area.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 18, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 23, 2020
Inventors: Nassim Haramein (Carlsbad, CA), Scott Brown (San Clemente, CA), William Brown (San Clemente, CA)
Application Number: 16/657,849